All JGS students are required to have their own Windows-based laptop. Please note that Macintosh computers may not be compatible with some of the business applications utilized in many of the courses and their use is not recommended.
Minimum hardware:
- 2.60 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (ie: Intel core i5-2540M)
- 4 2 GB of system memory
- 802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
- 320 80 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
- DVD/CD drive
- Audio output capacity
- Internet access capability
- Gigabit ethernet 802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
Recommended hardware:
- 2.60 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor (ie: Intel core i5-2540M)
- 6 4 GB of system memory
- 802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
- 320 250 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space
- RW DVD/CD drive
- Audio output capacity
- Internet access capability
- Gigabit Ethernet card802.11 A/B/G/N wireless card
- Warranty for 4 years
Required software:
- Current Antivirus software
- Microsoft Office 2010 (Professional or Home and Business Suite)'Home and Business' or 'Professional' - NOTE: The 'Home and Student' version does not have Outlook
- Adobe Reader
- Windows XP 7 Professional SP3 Operating System or higher - NOTE: Home versions will not provide needed network functionality/Ultimate Operating Systems